Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota
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Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(107 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
1505 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL, United States

Looking to explore Florida’s world-famous fishing grounds, and embark on a unique adventure at the same time? Maybe you’ve always wanted to experience incredible angling action, but don’t like the idea of cruising miles out onto choppy waters? Beach Fishing Adventures is the perfect solution! Explore the Gulf of Mexico’s fishery from a totally new perspective as you cast off from Sarasota’s shoreline. No boat needed – leave seasickness behind!

Your guide, Steve Herich, has been fishing these waters for over 30 years and uses his wealth of experience to offer unbeatable “on the beach” angling adventures for guests of all ages and skill levels. He’s a patient and knowledgeable instructor and will teach you not only how to hook your dream catch, but how to catch live bait, use the tackle and also gain an understanding of the local fish and best fishing conditions.

You’ll be able to cast off straight away with Steve – you don’t need to worry about cruising miles to find the best spot! Fishing from piers, beaches, bay, and jetties guarantees true “hands-on” action, and Steve will show you the best techniques to use.

Steve’s knowledge, fishing spots, and top-notch techniques already offer something to write home about! Steve’s guests regularly reel in species such as Snook, Redfish, Pompano, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Flounder, Shark species, and plenty of other Floridian saltwater superstars.

Coach Steve will provide the best quality Penn gear you need for a fun and productive day along the shoreline. He’ll even fillet and bag your catch for you. Gratuity is not included, but is appreciated: 15-20% is customary for your guide working hard to make your trip memorable! Just remember to purchase your fishing license for the day. The hoards of baitfish of many species bring the bite up against the beaches, so make sure you don’t miss out!

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $275
    Join your beach guide for this lovely morning adventure! You'll be fishing from the shoreline of the beach itself, making your experience unique for you and your loved ones. The species you can catch include Snook, Sheepshead, Pompano, Redfish, a variety of Snapper, and even Shark. The guide will provide all the fishing gear. Just bring snacks, sunscreen, and beach shoes. A tip is not mandatory, but appreciated!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $275
    Get ready to explore the waters of the Gulf with your very own beach guide, Steve! You'll be shoreline fishing from the beach itself (no boat needed!), so if you're looking for a truly unique experience, this is the perfect trip for you. Your captain will provide all the fishing gear you need, so just bring sunscreen, snacks, drinks, and footwear that can handle rocks. Tip is not included, but appreciated!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (PM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    $275
    What could be better than spending your afternoon on a beautiful beach, soaking in the rays and fishing from the shoreline? You don't have to worry about seasickness on this trip – no boat is required, and you'll be casting from the beach itself! The species on offer only add to this incredible experience – Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Pompano, and a variety of Shark, to name a few. Just bring along sensible shoes, snacks, drinks, and sunscreen. Tip is not included, but appreciated!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $315
    Head to the shoreline in the morning, and get ready to cast off straight away – no boat is needed to hook the catch of your dreams on this beach-fishing trip! Your beach guide, Steve, will bring along all the fishing gear you need for a fun and productive morning. All you need to do is grab your favorite snacks, water, sensible beach shoes, and plenty of sunscreen! Tip is not included, but appreciated!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $315
    Whether you're looking for a fun family activity, or are an experienced angler looking for a new way of fishing, your beach guide Steve has a completely unique opportunity for you – fishing from the shoreline, boat not necessary! Steve will have you hooking a variety of world-famous fish, including the feisty Snook, Pompano, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, and more. He'll also provide all the fishing gear you need, so just bring beach shoes, sunscreen, and snacks. Tip is not included, but appreciated!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (PM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    $315
    Spend an afternoon experiencing Floridian fishing like never before – you'll be casting off from the beach, and no boat is necessary to hook the catch of your dreams! Species on offer include world-famous Floridian fish such as Snook, Pompano, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and more. Steve will bring along the gear you need for a successful trip – just grab sunscreen, sensible beach shoes, and plenty of snacks! Tip is not included, but appreciated.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $360
    Head to the shoreline in the morning, and get ready to cast off straight away – no boat is needed to hook the catch of your dreams on this beach-fishing trip! Your beach guide, Steve, will bring along all the fishing gear you need for a fun and productive morning. All you need to do is grab your favorite snacks, water, sensible beach shoes, and plenty of sunscreen! Tip is not included, but appreciated!
  • Private trip
    Beach Snook Trip (NO BOAT) SPRING
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 30
    $370
    If you're an early bird, join your beach guide Steve for this adventure! You'll be fishing from the shoreline of the beach itself, so if you want to take your family on a unique angling adventure this is for you. No boat is needed to hook our targeted species - the Snook. Steve will bring all the fishing gear you need. Just bring sunscreen, snacks, a Snook Fishing License Permit and beach shoes. The tip is not included, but appreciated! Targeting Snook is dependent on season and weather.
  • Private trip
    Beach Snook Trip (NO BOAT) SUMMER
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    $370
    If you're an early bird, join your beach guide Steve for this adventure! You'll be fishing from the shoreline of the beach itself, so if you want to take your family on a unique angling adventure this is for you. No boat is needed to hook our targeted species - the Snook. Steve will bring all the fishing gear you need. Just bring sunscreen, snacks, a Snook Fishing License Permit and beach shoes. The tip is not included, but appreciated! Targeting Snook is dependent on season and weather.
  • Private trip
    Beach Snook Trip-NO BOAT-FALL 4 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 30
    $370
    If you're an early bird, join your beach guide Steve for this adventure! You'll be fishing from the shoreline of the beach itself, so if you want to take your family on a unique angling adventure this is for you. No boat is needed to hook our targeted species - the Snook. Steve will bring all the fishing gear you need. Just bring sunscreen, snacks, a Snook Fishing License Permit and beach shoes. The tip is not included, but appreciated! Targeting Snook is dependent on season and weather.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 6 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $580
    Head to the shoreline in the morning, and get ready to cast off straight away – no boat is needed to hook the catch of your dreams on this beach-fishing trip! Your beach guide, Steve, will bring along all the fishing gear you need for a fun and productive morning. All you need to do is grab your favorite snacks, water, sensible beach shoes, and plenty of sunscreen! Tip is not included, but appreciated! This trip is for 6 people.
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About the Captain

Steven Herich
Sarasota, Florida, United States
22 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
116 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2019
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Steve grew up in Southern California, and has always had a passion for saltwater activities: from fishing to surfing, scuba to spearfishing, and diving for Lobster! He has a true thirst for adventure, and this led him to the rugged, unspoiled beaches of Baja, Mexico. Baja proved to be a true fisherman's paradise, with incredible angling opportunities and lifelong memories. Now, he wants to help guests feel the same sense of adventure and excitement that he experienced in Baja – through experiencing Floridian fishing like never before, from the shoreline! Steve moved to Longboat Key, Florida, in 1992, and has an incredible, diverse fishery right on his doorstep. He can't wait to introduce you to it, all without a boat in sight. He also knows a lot about the local wildlife and loves telling guests about the nature around them as they fish, providing an experience that’s more than just fishing. Come and enjoy a truly unique Floridian experience with your own personal beach guide!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Pompano Pompano
Shark (Bonnethead) Bonnethead Shark

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
From beaches, piers, jetties, and passes
Flats Fishing
Sarasota Bay flats

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Quality Penn rods and reels and gear
Live Bait
Live/frozen shrimp, baitfish, sandfleas, etc.
Lures
Provided
Catch cleaning & filleting
Your catch filleted - bagged & iced

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
“Safe, easy and fun”
No Smoking
No Alcohol
Not permitted on beach
You Keep Catch
Bring valid Florida fishing license if required
Catch and Release Allowed
Encouraged to protect species sustainability

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Recent Fishing Reports

Sarasota Spring Snook finally opens!
Sarasota Spring Snook finally opens!
February 27, 2023
The long awaited Spring Snook season is slated to open tomorrow, March 1st, 2023 in Sarasota! Yay, it’s about time. It’s been closed for capture for almost 5 years mostly due to environmental impacts. Gladly, they have made a strong comeback and I am very excited to put my clients on one of Florida’s most popular inshore gamefish. Look forward to fishing with you for these awesome fish! Don’t wait, Spring Snook season is very short, only 2 months, March and April. Avoid regret, book today!
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 107 reviews
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Equipment
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Successfully shortened learning curve with Coach Steve
Successfully shortened learning curve with Coach Steve
Beach fishing
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Angler Rating
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Catch intended fish
86%
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Captain Steven

3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on December 19, 2022
Booked for three hours am trip for Sil, my wife and myself. We are from Oregon an dSil is from Minnesota so very hard to do...
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Christopher K.
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3hr beach fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on May 23, 2022
Captain Steve is fantastic.  He is knowledgeable, patient, and Courteous.  We had a great time and picked up a number of...
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5.0 / 5
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2-Hour Onshore Fishing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on August 6, 2022
Capt. Steve was awesome!! He was friendly, knowledgeable and helped my sons catch some huge snook at Lido Beach. We’re from...
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Sarasota, FL
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4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Successfully shortened learning curve with Coach Steve

4 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on January 26, 2023
WHAT AN AWESOME DAY! Coach Steve took an experienced fisherman, and taught him some new tricks! Very successful outing. Caught...
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Tom E.
Sarasota, FL
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4 hour adventure with Capt Steve

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on October 30, 2022
We had a great time fishing with Capt Steve, we met at the north end of Longboat Key and caught several fish including lady...
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FAQs about Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota

Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota offers the following trips to customers:
  • $275 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX (2 hours)
  • $275 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX (2 hours)
  • $275 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip (PM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX (2 hours)
  • $315 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX (3 hours)
  • $315 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX (3 hours)
  • $315 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX (3 hours)
  • $360 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX (4 hours)
  • $370 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Beach Snook Trip (NO BOAT) SPRING (4 hours)
  • $370 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Beach Snook Trip (NO BOAT) SUMMER (4 hours)
  • $370 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Beach Snook Trip-NO BOAT-FALL 4 MAX (4 hours)
  • $580 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 6 MAX (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Quality Penn rods and reels and gear)
  • Live Bait (Live/frozen shrimp, baitfish, sandfleas, etc.)
  • Lures (Provided )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Your catch filleted - bagged & iced)
Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (From beaches, piers, jetties, and passes)
  • Flats Fishing (Sarasota Bay flats )
Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Pompano
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout